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    Default How to identify a rear coil spring?

    Hi all,
    I was at a junk sale today and eyed what look like a new pair of rear IRS springs.
    I asked the people selling the junk if they knew what vehicle they are off, but they didn't.
    I brought them anyway ($10) and thought I could ebay them off later if incorrect.
    They are black with 3 paint markings Green Brown Brown. (how do I add a pic)?
    Cheers
    Pablo

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    Height 28cm Width 14cm
    Last edited by quombone; 22-11-2009 at 09:23 AM. Reason: added dimensions

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    They certainly look like rear IRS springs - aftermarket not OEM. OEM springs have a production ID code sticker.

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    Count the number of coils and it may help some more. The numbers we are looking for if they are off a vt/vx are 6.05, 5.25, 6.12, 5.74. Corresponding free lengths should be 444mm, 341mm, 376mm, 351mm. Inside diameter should be 136mm + or - 1.5mm.
    Hope this helps, have fun with that.

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    Thanks for the input guys. Maybe someone has a pic of genuine vt springs and if my dimensions are the same.

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